>>Second, I should point out again that it is unfortunate that Linus did not>retain for himself the exclusive right to modify the Linux kernel license.>If some real problem ever does emerge in the GPLv2 as applies to Linux, it>will be extremely difficult to resolve.>Easy to resolve, but difficult to implement:remove the offending code (and rewrite).

>This is probably going to be controversial, but Linus should seriously>consider adding a clause that those who contribute to the kernel from >now on consent to allow him to modify the license on their current >contributions and all past contributions, amending the Linux kernel >license as appropriate.

Now that you raise it: I think developers can already have done that if they wish - properly name author and conditions who may possibly change the license to what. Not that I have seen such code yet, but you never know.